General
fox
What does fox mean?
A brevity code announcing the simulated or actual launch of an air-to-air weapon, with a number specifying the type: Fox One (semi-active radar), Fox Two (infrared), Fox Three (active radar).
""Fox Two — missile away on the trailer.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code; 'Fox' is the phonetic remnant of 'fire'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Fox' mean in air combat?
It's a brevity call announcing that a pilot is launching an air-to-air weapon, with a number showing the type.
What do Fox One, Two, and Three mean?
Fox One is a semi-active radar missile, Fox Two is an infrared (heat-seeking) missile, and Fox Three is an active radar missile.
Where does the word 'Fox' come from here?
It's the phonetic remnant of 'fire' — 'Fox' was the older phonetic-alphabet word for the letter F.
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